Category: Reptiles
The Mexican beaded lizard is one of two dangerously venomous lizards in the world and is found mainly in Mexico and southern Guatemala. They are larger and not as brightly colored as their close relative, the Gila monster. These lizards are semi-arboreal and feed primarily on bird and reptile eggs raided from nests.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaded_lizard
http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Lizard-Species/Beaded-Lizard/
The not-a-snake
The slow worm has a long body, lacks limbs, and is covered in lustrous scales - so is it a snake? No, it is a lizard! Because unlike snakes, the slow worm has eyelids, visible ears, and like many lizards, its tail can break off in the mouth of a predator, allowing them to escape for another day. The slow worm belongs to the Anguidae family, and similarly (but independently) lost their limbs to better adapt to their environments. These “not-snakes” can be found in gardens throughout Europe and the UK, helping to control the population of slugs and other pests, though you probably won’t see any if you have a cat: a slow worm will likely prove a favorite food of your cat!
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